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The pandemic has created many challenges for my science class as many children were not fully prepared for the academic standards and rigor of 6th grade science. Many of the students also had limited opportunities to interact and engage with students in a classroom setting due to the virtual (at-home) learning requirement during COVID-19. Being able to collaborate and problem solve in a science class is pivotal to their understanding of the academic content standards. Therefore, to foster a collaborative environment with their peers, it is imperative to incorporate hands-on learning activities that allow students to solve real world problems in my classroom. The specific standard addressed is MS-PS3.A where the materials requested (balloons, cotton balls, fans, wooden dowels, food coloring, marbles, and anemometers) would be used to explore lab activities about energy specifically about heating and cooling processes. Students will use the materials to construct windmills and use the fans to act as wind to test their end products. Students will also use the anemometers to measure wind speed. Students will also use the materials to build a model home and test passive heating and see how well they can keep their homes insulated (using cotton balls).

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The pandemic has created many challenges for my science class as many children were not fully prepared for the academic standards and rigor of 6th grade science. Many of the students also had limited opportunities to interact and engage with students in a classroom setting due to the virtual (at-home) learning requirement during COVID-19. Being able to collaborate and problem solve in a science class is pivotal to their understanding of the academic content standards. Therefore, to foster a collaborative environment with their peers, it is imperative to incorporate hands-on learning activities that allow students to solve real world problems in my classroom. The specific standard addressed is MS-PS3.A where the materials requested (balloons, cotton balls, fans, wooden dowels, food coloring, marbles, and anemometers) would be used to explore lab activities about energy specifically about heating and cooling processes. Students will use the materials to construct windmills and use the fans to act as wind to test their end products. Students will also use the anemometers to measure wind speed. Students will also use the materials to build a model home and test passive heating and see how well they can keep their homes insulated (using cotton balls).

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Help teachers & students in your hometown this season! Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

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Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.